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ANNEX VIU.K.REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING TRICYCLES

1.

All tricycles must be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:U.K.

1.1.main-beam headlamp;U.K.

1.2.dipped-beam headlamp;U.K.

1.3.direction indicator lamps;U.K.

1.4.stop lamp;U.K.

1.5.front position lamp;U.K.

1.6.rear position lamp:U.K.

1.7.rear registration-plate lamp;U.K.

1.8.non-triangular rear retro-reflector;U.K.

1.9.hazard warning signal.U.K.

2.

In addition all tricycles may be fitted with the following lighting and light-signalling devices:U.K.

2.1.front fog lamp;U.K.

2.2.rear fog lamp;U.K.

2.3.reversing lamp;U.K.

2.4.non-triangular side retro-reflectors.U.K.

3.Each of the lighting and light-signalling devices referred to in points 1 and 2 must be fitted in accordance with the appropriate provisions of point 6.U.K.

4.No lighting and light-signalling device other than those referred to in points 1 and 2 may be fitted.U.K.

5.The lighting and light-signalling devices referred to in points 1 and 2 and type-approved for vehicles in categories M1 and N1, in accordance with Directives 76/757/EEC, 76/758/EEC, 76/759/EEC, 76/760/EEC, 76/761/EEC, 76/762/EEC, 77/538/EEC or 77/539/EEC, shall also be permitted on tricycles.U.K.

6.SPECIFIC FITTING REQUIREMENTSU.K.

6.1.Main-beam headlampsU.K.

6.1.1. Number: one or two.U.K.

However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two main-beam headlamps are required.

6.1.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specificationsU.K.
6.1.3.PositionU.K.
6.1.3.1.Width:U.K.
6.1.3.2.The length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces on the vehicle.U.K.
6.1.3.3.In any case, the distance between the edge of the illuminating surface of any independent main-beam headlamp and the edge of that of the dipped-beam headlamp must not exceed 200 mm.U.K.
6.1.4.Geometrical visibilityU.K.

Even in the zones which do not seem to be illuminated in the direction of observation under consideration, the illuminating surface must be visible within a divergent area limited by generatrices touching the entire contour of the illuminating surface and forming an angle of 5° at least with the headlamp reference axis. The contour of the projection of the illuminating surface on to a transverse plane that is tangent to the front part of the main-beam headlamp lens is considered to be the origin of the angles of geometrical visibility.

6.1.5. Alignment: towards the front.U.K.

May move in line with the steering angle.

6.1.6.May be grouped together with the dipped-beam headlamp and the other front lamps.U.K.
6.1.7.May not be combined with any other lamp.U.K.
6.1.8.

May be reciprocally incorporated:U.K.

6.1.8.1.with the dipped-beam headlamp;U.K.
6.1.8.2.with the front position lamp;U.K.
6.1.8.3.with the front fog lamp.U.K.
6.1.9.Electrical connectionsU.K.

The main-beam headlamps must switch on simultaneously. When switching from the dipped to the main beam all of the main-beam headlamps must be lit. When switching from the main beam to the dipped beams all of the main-beam headlamps must be switched off simultaneously. The dipped-beam headlamps may remain lit at the same time as the main-beam headlamps.

6.1.10. Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory.U.K.

Blue non-flashing warning light.

6.1.11. Other requirements: the maximum intensity of the main-beam headlamps which can be switched on at the same time must not exceed 225 000 cd (EC component type-approval value).U.K.

6.2.Dipped-beam headlampsU.K.

6.2.1. Number: one or two.U.K.

However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm two dipped-beam headlamps are required.

6.2.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.2.3.PositionU.K.
6.2.3.1.Width:U.K.

In the case of a vehicle with two dipped-beam headlamps:

6.2.3.2.Height: a minimum of 500 mm and a maximum of 1 200 mm above the ground.U.K.
6.2.3.3.Length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb the driver either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle.U.K.
6.2.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Determined by angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:

α

=

15° upwards and 10° downwards;

β

=

45° to the left and to the right if there is only one dipped-beam headlamp;

45° outwards and 10° inwards if there are two dipped-beam headlamps.

The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.

6.2.5. Alignment: towards the front.U.K.

May move in line with the steering angle.

The vertical inclination of the dipped beam must remain between -0,5 and -2,5 %, except in the case where an external adjusting device is present.

6.2.6.May be grouped together with the main-headlamp and the other front lamps.U.K.
6.2.7.May not be combined with any other lamp.U.K.
6.2.8.May be reciprocally incorporated with the main-beam headlamp and the other front lamps.U.K.
6.2.9.Electrical connectionsU.K.

The control for changing to the dipped beam must switch off all main-beam headlamps simultaneously, whereas the dipped beams may remain switched on at the same time as the main beam.

6.2.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional.U.K.

Green non-flashing indicator light.

6.2.11. Other requirements: none.U.K.

6.3.Direction indicator lampsU.K.

6.3.1. Number: two per side.U.K.

One side direction indicator is also permitted per side.

6.3.2. Arrangement drawing: two front and two rear indicator lamps.U.K.
6.3.3.PositionU.K.
6.3.3.1.Width:U.K.
6.3.3.2.Height: a minimum of 350 mm and a maximum of 1 500 mm above the ground.U.K.
6.3.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Horizontal angles: see Appendix 2.

Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamps are less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.3.5.AlignmentU.K.

The front direction indicator lamps may move in line with the steering angle.

6.3.6.May be grouped with one or more lamps.U.K.
6.3.7.May not be combined with any other lamp.U.K.
6.3.8.May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp.U.K.
6.3.9.Electrical connectionsU.K.

Direction indicator lamps must switch on independently of the other lamps. All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle must be switched on and off by means of one control.

6.3.10. Operational telltale: compulsory.U.K.

This may be optical or auditory or both. If it is optical it must be a green flashing light and visible under all normal operating conditions. It must be extinguished or remain alight without flashing or show a marked change of frequency in the event of the malfunction of any of the direction indicator lamps. If it is entirely auditory it must be clearly audible and show a marked change of frequency in the event of any malfunction.

6.3.11.Other requirementsU.K.

The characteristics listed below must be measured with the electrical generator supplying current only to those circuits that are essential to the operation of the engine and lighting devices.

6.3.11.1.Actuation of the light-signalling device control must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half seconds.U.K.
6.3.11.2.

In the case of all vehicles the direction indicator lamps of which are supplied with direct current:U.K.

6.3.11.2.1.the flashing-light frequency must be 90 ± 30 times per minute;U.K.
6.3.11.2.2.the direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle must flash at the same frequency and in phase.U.K.
6.3.11.3.

Where a vehicle is fitted with direction indicator lamps which are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between 50 and 100 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:U.K.

6.3.11.3.1.the lights must flash at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute;U.K.
6.3.11.3.2.the direction indicator lamps may flash on the same side of the vehicle either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps must not be visible to the rear nor the rear lamps to the front within the zones defined in Appendix 1.U.K.
6.3.11.4.

Where the direction indicator lamps fitted to a vehicle are supplied with alternating current, when the engine speed lies between the idling speed specified by the manufacturer and 50 % of the speed corresponding to the maximum speed of the vehicle:U.K.

6.3.11.4.1.the flashing frequency must lie between 90 + 30 and 90 – 45 times per minute;U.K.
6.3.11.4.2.direction indicator lamps on the same side of the vehicle may flash either simultaneously or alternately. The front lamps must not be visible to the rear, nor the rear lamps visible to the front within the zones defined in Appendix 1.U.K.
6.3.11.5.In the event of failure, other than a short circuit, of one direction indicator lamp, the other must continue to flash, or remain lit, but the frequency in this state may be different from that specified, unless the vehicle is fitted with a telltale.U.K.

6.4.Stop lampsU.K.

6.4.1. Number: one or two.U.K.

However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two stop lamps are required.

6.4.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.4.3.PositionU.K.
6.4.3.1.Width: if there is only one stop lamp its centre of reference must lie within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, or if there are two stop lamps they must be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.U.K.

In the case of vehicles with two rear wheels: at least 600 mm between the two lamps. The distance may be reduced to 400 mm of the maximum width if the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.

6.4.3.2.Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above ground.U.K.
6.4.3.3.Length: at the rear of the vehicle.U.K.
6.4.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Horizontal angle: 45° to the left and to the right.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.4.5. Alignment: towards the rear of the vehicle.U.K.
6.4.6.May be grouped with one or more other rear lamps.U.K.
6.4.7.May not be combined with any other lamp.U.K.
6.4.8.May be reciprocally incorporated with the rear position lamp.U.K.
6.4.9. Electrical connection: must light up whenever at least one of the service brakes is applied.U.K.
6.4.10. Circuit-closed telltale: prohibited.U.K.

6.5.Front position lampsU.K.

6.5.1. Number: one or two.U.K.

However, in the case of tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two front position lamps are required.

6.5.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.5.3.PositionU.K.
6.5.3.1.Width:U.K.

In the case of a vehicle with two front position lamps:

6.5.3.2.Height: minimum 350 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground.U.K.
6.5.3.3.Length: at front of vehicle.U.K.
6.5.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside, if there are two position lamps.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.5.5. Alignment: towards the front.U.K.

May move in line with the steering angle.

6.5.6.May be grouped with any other front lamp.U.K.
6.5.7.May be reciprocally incorporated with any other front lamp.U.K.
6.5.8. Electrical connections: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.5.9. Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory.U.K.

Non-flashing green pilot light; this telltale is not required where the dashboard lighting can only be switched on and off simultaneously with the position lamp.

6.5.10. Other requirements: none.U.K.

6.6.Rear position lampsU.K.

6.6.1. Number: one or two.U.K.

However, for tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 300 mm, two rear position lamps are required.

6.6.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.6.3.PositionU.K.
6.6.3.1.Width: the reference centre must be located within the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle, if there is only one position lamp or, if there are two position lamps, they must be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In the case of vehicles with two rear wheels these must be at least 600 mm apart. This distance must be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.U.K.
6.6.3.2.Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 500 mm above the ground.U.K.
6.6.3.3.Length: at rear of vehicle.U.K.
6.6.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Horizontal angle: 80° to the left and right if there is a single position lamp; 80° to the outside and 45° to the inside, if there are two position lamps.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground.

6.6.5. Alignment: towards the rear.U.K.
6.6.6.May be grouped with any other rear lamp.U.K.
6.6.7.May be combined with the rear registration-plate lamp.U.K.
6.6.8.May be reciprocally incorporated with the stop lamp or non-triangular rear retro-reflector, or with both, or with the rear fog lamp.U.K.
6.6.9. Electrical connections: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.6.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional.U.K.

Its function may be fulfilled by the device provided, where appropriate, for the front position lamp.

6.6.11. Other requirements: none.U.K.

6.7.Front fog lampsU.K.

6.7.1. Number: one or two.U.K.
6.7.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.7.3.PositionU.K.
6.7.3.1.Width:U.K.
6.7.3.2.Height: 250 mm minimum above the ground. No point of the illuminating surface must be above the highest point of the illuminating surface of the dipped-beam headlamp.U.K.
6.7.3.3.Length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement is considered to have been met if the light emitted does not disturb the driver, either directly or indirectly by means of the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflective surfaces of the vehicle.U.K.
6.7.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:

α

=

5° upwards and downwards;

β

=

45° to the left and to the right in the case of a non-central lamp, in which case the internal angle must be β = 10°.

6.7.5. Alignment: towards the front.U.K.

May move in line with the steering angle.

6.7.6.May be grouped with the other front lamps.U.K.
6.7.7.May not be combined with any other front lamp.U.K.
6.7.8.May be reciprocally incorporated with a main-beam headlamp and a front position lamp.U.K.
6.7.9.Electrical connectionsU.K.

It must be possible to switch the front fog lamp on or off independently of the main-beam headlamp or the dipped-beam lamp.

6.7.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional.U.K.

Green non-flashing indicator light.

6.7.11. Other requirements: none.U.K.

6.8.Rear fog lampsU.K.

6.8.1. Number: one or two.U.K.
6.8.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.8.3.PositionU.K.
6.8.3.1.Width: the reference centre must be situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is a single rear fog lamp or, if there are two fog lamps, they must be symmetrical in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In the case of vehicles with two rear wheels: at least 600 mm between the two lamps. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.U.K.
6.8.3.2.Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 000 mm above the ground.U.K.
6.8.3.3.Length: at the rear of the vehicle. If there is a single rear fog lamp, it must be on the side of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle opposite the normal direction of travel; the reference centre may also be situated on the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle.U.K.
6.8.3.4.The distance between the illuminating surface of the rear fog lamp and that of the stop lamp must be at least 100 mm.U.K.
6.8.4.Geometrical visibilityU.K.

This is determined by the angles α and β as defined in point A(10) of Annex I:

α

=

5° upwards and 5° downwards;

β

=

25° to the left and to the right.

6.8.5. Alignment: towards the rear.U.K.
6.8.6.May be grouped with any other rear lamp.U.K.
6.8.7.May not be combined with any other lamp.U.K.
6.8.8.May be reciprocally incorporated with a rear position lamp.U.K.
6.8.9.Electrical connectionsU.K.

The lamp may not be lit unless one or more of the following lamps are lit: the main-beam headlamp, the dipped-beam headlamp or the front fog lamp.

6.8.10. Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory.U.K.

Non-flashing amber indicator light.

6.8.11. Other requirements: none.U.K.

6.9.Reversing lampsU.K.

6.9.1. Number: one or two.U.K.
6.9.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.9.3.PositionU.K.
6.9.3.1.Width: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.9.3.2.Height: minimum 250 mm, maximum 1 200 mm above the ground.U.K.
6.9.3.3.Length: at the rear of the vehicle.U.K.
6.9.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

This is determined by the angles α and β as specified in point A(10) of Annex I:

α

=

15° upwards and 5° downwards;

β

=

45° to the right and to the left if there is only one reversing lamp;

β

=

45° outwards and 30° inwards if there are two reversing lamps.

6.9.5. Alignment: towards the rear.U.K.
6.9.6.May be grouped with any other rear lamp.U.K.
6.9.7.May not be combined with any other lamp.U.K.
6.9.8.May not be reciprocally incorporated with another lamp.U.K.
6.9.9.Electrical connectionsU.K.

The reversing lamp may not be alight unless the reverse gear is engaged and the device for switching off the engine is in a position such that it is possible for the engine to operate. It must not be possible for the lamp to be alight or remain lit if one of these conditions is unverified.

6.9.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional.U.K.

6.10.Hazard warning signalU.K.

6.10.1.Requirements identical to those set out in points 6.3 to 6.3.8.U.K.
6.10.2.Electrical connectionsU.K.

The signal must be actuated by a separate control which enables all of the direction indicators to be supplied with current simultaneously.

6.10.3.Circuit-closed telltale: compulsory.U.K.

A red flashing light or, if there is no separate telltale, the simultaneous operation of the telltales specified in point 6.3.10.

6.10.4.Other requirementsU.K.

A light flashing at a frequency of 90 ± 30 times per minute. Actuation of the light-signalling device must be followed by illumination of the lamp within a maximum of one second and initial extinction of the lamp within a maximum of one and a half seconds.

It must be possible to actuate the hazard warning signal even if the device for switching the engine on or off is in a position such that it is impossible for the later to operate.

6.11.Rear registration-plate lampU.K.

6.11.1. Number: one.U.K.

The lamp may consist of several optical elements intended to illuminate the position of the plate.

6.11.2. Arrangement drawingSuch that the lamp illuminates the position reserved for the registration plate.
6.11.3. Position
6.11.3.1.Width
6.11.3.2.Height
6.11.3.3.Length
6.11.4. Geometric visibility
6.11.5. Alignment
6.11.6.May be grouped with one or more rear lamps.U.K.
6.11.7.May be combined with the rear position lamp.U.K.
6.11.8.May not be reciprocally incorporated with any other lamp.U.K.
6.11.9. Electrical connections: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.11.10. Circuit-closed telltale: optional.U.K.

Its operation must be ensured by the same telltale as provided for the position lamp.

6.11.11. Other requirements: none.U.K.

6.12.Non-triangular rear retro-reflectorsU.K.

6.12.1. Number: one or two Class IA(1).U.K.

However, in the case of tricycles with a maximum width exceeding 1 000 mm, two non-triangular rear reflectors are required.

6.12.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.12.3.PositionU.K.
6.12.3.1.Width: the reference centre must be situated in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle if there is a single retro-reflector or, if there are two retro-reflectors, they must be symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. In the case of a vehicle with two rear retro-reflectors, the edges of the illuminating surface furthest from the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle must not be more than 400 mm from the outermost part of the vehicle. The internal edges of the retro-reflectors must be at least 500 mm apart. This distance may be reduced to 400 mm if the maximum width of the vehicle is less than 1 300 mm.U.K.
6.12.3.2.Height: 250 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground.U.K.
6.12.3.3.Length: at the rear of the vehicle.U.K.
6.12.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Horizontal angle: 30° to the left and to the right.

Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.

6.12.5. Alignment: towards the rear.U.K.
6.12.6.May be grouped with any other lamp.U.K.
6.12.7.Other requirements:U.K.

The illuminating surface of the retro-reflector may have parts in common with any other red rear lamp situated at the rear.

6.13.Non-triangular side retro-reflectorsU.K.

6.13.1. Number per side: one or two Class IA(1).U.K.
6.13.2. Arrangement drawing: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.13.3.PositionU.K.
6.13.3.1.Width: no individual specifications.U.K.
6.13.3.2.Height: 300 mm minimum, 900 mm maximum above the ground.U.K.
6.13.3.3.Length: must be such that, under normal conditions, the device cannot be hidden by the driver or passenger, or by their clothing; masked by the driver or the passenger, nor by their clothing.U.K.
6.13.4.Geometric visibilityU.K.

Horizontal angles: 30° towards the front and rear.

Vertical angles: 15° above and below the horizontal.

However, the vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the height of the retro-reflector is less than 750 mm.

6.13.5. Alignment: the reference axis of the retro-reflectors must be perpendicular to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and positioned outwards. Retro-reflectors at the front may move in line with the steering angle.U.K.
6.13.6.May be grouped with the other signalling devices.U.K.

Appendix 1Visibility of red lights towards the front and white lights towards the rear

(See point B(9) in Annex I and points 6.3.11.3.2 and 6.3.11.4.2 in this Annex)

Appendix 2Arrangement drawing

Direction indicator lamp — Geometric visibility

Appendix 3Information document in respect of the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of tricycle

(To be attached to the EC component type-approval application where this is submitted separately from the vehicle type-approval application)

Reference number (allocated by the applicant): …

The application for component type-approval in respect of the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of tricycle shall contain the information set out in Annex II to Directive 2002/24/EC under A, points:

0.1,

0.2,

0.4 to 0.6

8 to 8.4.

Appendix 4

Name of administrationU.K.

Certificate of EC component type-approval in respect of the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on a type of tricycleMODELU.K.

Report No … by technical service … on … (date)

EC component type-approval No … Extension No …

1.Make (trade name) of vehicle …U.K.

2.Vehicle type …U.K.

3.Manufacturer's name and address …U.K.

4.Name and address of manufacturer's representative (if any) …U.K.

5.

Mandatory lighting equipment installed on the vehicle submitted for checks(2): …U.K.

5.1.Main-beam headlampsU.K.
5.2.Dipped-beam headlampsU.K.
5.3.Direction indicator lampsU.K.
5.4.Stop lampsU.K.
5.5.Front position lampsU.K.
5.6.Rear position lampsU.K.
5.7.Rear registration plate lampU.K.
5.8.Non-triangular rear retro-reflectorsU.K.

6.

Optional lighting devices fitted to the vehicle submitted for checks(2):U.K.

6.1.Front fog lamps: yes/no(3) U.K.
6.2.Rear fog lamps: yes/no(3) U.K.
6.3.Reversing lamp: yes/no(3) U.K.
6.4.Hazard warning signal: yes/no(3) U.K.
6.5.Non-triangular side retro-reflectors: yes/no(3) U.K.

7.Variants …U.K.

8.Vehicle submitted for EC component type-approval on … (date)U.K.

9.EC component type-approval has been granted/refused(3) U.K.

10.Place …U.K.

11.Data …U.K.

12.Signature …U.K.

(1)

In accordance with the classification set out in Directive 76/757/EEC.

(2)

State on a separate sheet for each device the duly identified types of device meeting the fitting requirements of this Annex.

(3)

Delete as appropriate.